California Insurance Commissioner Race Is Set: Kim vs. Allen
Two Democrats will compete in November to regulate the insurance market amid increasing climate change risks, the aftermath of the 2025 Los Angeles fires.
Year: 2026
ON the Beat | Belonging Revisited, à la Marsalis
Marsalis Brood in Town, Continuing Santa Barbara has, thankfully, been pretty welcoming to live performances of the Marsalis brothers for
Former District Administrator Frann Wageneck Returns to San Marcos High as Athletic Director
Frann Wageneck graduated from San Marcos High in 1984.
Another Rich Cultural Season from A&L, Unveiled
Season reveal event unveils another strong program in store for UCSB Arts & Lectures.
The Literary Legacy Lives On
Santa Barbara Writers Conference continues to spark inspiration and community at 52 years young.
Lompoc Man Who Immolated Father and Family Dog Sentenced to Life Without Parole
Joseph Garcia, 44, had been convicted of murder and found to be legally sane.
‘Sarah House Stories’ Fundraiser for End-of-Life Care Nonprofit
Fundraiser includes a staged reading of three moving stories by house manager Paloma Espino.
Jazz Colossus for the Ages
Master tenor saxophonist Sonny Rollins, who performed in Santa Barbara, joins the ranks of bygone legends, but his mark is indelible.
Se programa el Foro de la Ley TRUTH para el 23 de junio de 2026
Los residentes del condado de Santa Bárbara están invitados a participar en un foro comunitario sobre la ley de California
TRUTH Act Forum Set for June 23, 2026
Santa Barbara County residents are invited to participate in a community forum about a California law called the TRUTH Act and the access local governments may provide to federal immigration authorities.
